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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 590.46 and 303.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 590.46 and 303.86 is: 419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 590.46 = 303.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/590.46 = 303.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 590.46 × 303.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 179,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,417.18/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.05

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